Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ephesians 5:4 in English Standard Version "Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving." Ec 10:13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness, and the end of his talk is evil madness. Ro 1:28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. Eph 4:29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. Eph 5:20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,